Birding
Raymond R. "Andy" Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park
540-622-6840, ShenandoahRiver@dcr.virginia.gov
There are birds aplenty at Shenandoah River State Park. The Shenandoah River is a corridor for migrating warblers in the spring and fall.
Type of birds
Saw-whet owls also migrate through the area. There are nearly 100 different species of birds here at different times of the year.
Best time of year to observe
Spring and fall are the best times of year for viewing.
Best places in the park to observe
An overlook at the park provides a good platform for observation.
Special birding programs and events
The park offers birding programs throughout the year.
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